14 Feb 2024
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Kelvin Etemesi against Muranga SEAL in Muranga on Wed 1 Nov 2023

Kelvin Etemesi resumes training

February 14, 2024

For the first time in seven weeks, dependable forward Kelvin Etemesi is back in training after shaking off an illness.

Etemesi last featured for City Stars in December in Kakamega during the historic 1-0 win over Kakamega Homeboyz.

Unfortunately, during the festive season, he fell sick and has been out till the current week when he resumed training.

Record win against Talanta dedicated to Kelvin Etemesi

 

“I have been out for a while but it has been my wish to link up with my teammates. I am now back and keen to catch up and return to the field once again,” said Etemesi

“I want to score goals so that I can reduce the gap with the current top scorer. The league is tough but I believe with the current form of City Stars, it’s a matter of time before I get to the top,” added Etemesi

Head coach Nicholas Muyoti is excited by Etemesi’s return to training though he intimates he needs more time;

“It’s good to have him back after that illness that took a heavy toll on him. Now he can slowly start his journey back. We will lend him our hand and give him ample time to get back to full fitness,”

“It’s a good idea to have him back in training. Psychologically it’s a big boost when he is around his bigger family – his teammates,” added Muyoti

Etemesi top scored for Simba wa Nairobi last season with 12 goals, ten of them coming from a record five braces.

Kelvin Etemesi sets new Nairobi City Stars record

Till the point of his layoff, Etemesi had scored three times, and provided as many assists, with one key pass. He has so far featured in 14 games clocking 841 regular time minutes.

Kelvin Etemesi in the season opener against Muhoroni Youth on Sun 26 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex

Etemesi, City Stars

Kelvin Etemesi in action against FC Talanta’s Peter Mungai in a 33rd round FKF Premier League match in Kasarani Annex on Tue 20 June 2023. It ended 2-2

Kelvin Etemesi

Kelvin Etemesi celebrates a goal, his 12th of the season, against FC Talanta in a 33rd round FKF Premier League match in Kasarani Annex on Tue 20 June 2023. It ended 2-2

Etemesi

Forward Kelvin Etemesi celebrates one of two goals against Vihiga Bullets in Kasarani Annex on 16 April 2023 during a Premier League game. City Stars won the game 5-2

Kelvin Etemesi

Kelvin Etemesi up against Mathare United on Wed 29 Mar 2023 in Kasarani Annex. He scored a brace – his maiden premier league goals – as City stars won the game 2-0

13 Feb 2024
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Timothy Muganda after dealing with danger in the season opener against Muhoroni Youth on Sun 26 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex
Timothy Muganda after dealing with danger in the season opener against Muhoroni Youth on Sun 26 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex

Timothy Muganda in MD21 Team of the Week

February 13, 2024

Centreback Timothy Muganda made it to the best eleven after the 2023/24 FKF Premier League matchday 21 games concluded on Sunday 11 February 2024.

Muganda skippered Simba wa Nairobi to an away 1-0 win over Bandari in Mbaraki, Mombasa, on Saturday.

It was Muganda’s first appearance on the list this season, but becomes the second stopper to make it to the prestigious list after his defense partner Wycliffe Awiko Omondi who has featured in the same streets twice after matchday 14 against Bandari – alongside Mohammed Bajaber, and matchday 16 against Kakamega Homeboyz.

“It’s very encouraging to be recognized and to make an appearance in the team of the week,”

“This gives me an extra urge to work even harder for the best interest of the team,” said Muganda

In the latest Bandari game, forward Vincent Owino who slammed home the lone, and winning goal was named the Most Valuable Player.

10 Feb 2024
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Vincent Owino celebrates his winning goal against Bandri on Sat 10 Feb 2024 in Mbaraki
Vincent Owino celebrates his winning goal against Bandri on Sat 10 Feb 2024 in Mbaraki

MD21: Bandari 0 Nairobi City Stars 1

February 10, 2024

Vincent Owino’s pile-driver from the edge of the box in the 34th minute handed visiting Nairobi City Stars a 1-0 win over hosts Bandari during a matchday 21 topflight league game in Mbaraki on Saturday 10 February 2024.

Owino got to the end of a perfect layup from Robinson Asenwa on the left to slam home his seventh goal of the season for City Stars to complete a season double, having won the first leg tie 1-0 in Ruaraka in December 2023 during matchday 14.

Asenwa received a flicked header from Japanese forward Yuto Kusaba who earned his first start of the season in the game, then got the ball to Owino.

For his heroics, Owino was named the man of the match for the second time this season after his first against Kariobangi Sharks on matchday 12 in November 2023.

The win saw City Stars snap a two-game winless streak to return to winning ways that sent them up from fourth place back to second spot with 37 points.

Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is a clash with log leaders Gor Mahia in Machakos on Sunday 18 February 2024 starting at 3 p.m.

Lineups

Bandari: 25. Joseph Ochuka, 2. Atariza Amai, 4. Brian Odera, 29. Andrew Juma-captain, 80. Swaleh Pamba (39. Michael Apudo-46), 12. Fidel Origa, 19. David Sakwa, 40. Shassiri Nahimana (, 14. Umaru Kasumba (28. Francis Kahiro-46), 24. William Wadri, 10. Abdalla Hassan (27. David Nsibambi-46)

Unused subs: 6. Robert Onyango, 21. Mohammed Barisa, 34. Mwinyi,

Coach: John Baraza

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 30. Rowland Makati, 4. Timothy Muganda-captain, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 16. Elvis Noor, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino (32. Sosthenes Idah-90+), 22. Samuel Kapen (11. Andrew Kisilu-82), 3. Robinson Asenwa, 21. **Yuto Kusaba (10. Dennis Oalo-60)

**First premier league start

Unused subs: 7. Pius Omachi, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose, 24. Rogers Obusu, 27. Gilbert Abala, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 8. Calvin Masawa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 12. Edwin Buliba, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 23. Julius Ombacho, 25. Brian Mzee,

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Goals
Bandari: –
Nairobi City Stars: 19. Vincent Owino-34

Cautions
Bandari: 2. Atariza Amai (90+3)
Nairobi City Stars: 4. Timothy Muganda (18), 1. Edwin Mukolwe (82), 16. Elvis Noor (90+4)

10 Feb 2024
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City Stars skipper Calvin Masawa up against Bandari in Ruaraka on 9 Dec 2023. City Stars won the tie 1-0
City Stars skipper Calvin Masawa up against Bandari in Ruaraka on 9 Dec 2023. City Stars won the tie 1-0

Head-to-head: Bandari (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2023/24 FKF Premier League season

February 10, 2024

For the eleventh time since year 2008, Bandari will host Nairobi City Stars in the Kenyan topflight, this time in a matchday 21 tie in Mbaraki Sports grounds on Saturday 10 February 2024 starting 3 pm.

From the previous ten games, Bandari has won four, including a controversial 2-1 win in the last encounter at the same venue on 29 January 2023.

City Stars has registered two wins – the last back in 2016 – with the other four ending in draws.

From the last ten encounters, Bandari has outscored City Stars 14 to 12 goals.

Ahead of the upcoming game, Bandari carries a 3-2 away win over Muranga SEALS as Simba Wa Nairobi tags along a 0-0 draw against Shabana.

Table-wise, Bandari and City Stars are both on 34 points from 20 games but the former is ahead at third, and the latter in fourth, due to goal difference.

Kenyan legends will be on either side on the touchline: John Baraza as coach of Bandari, and  Nicholas Muyoti for City Stars.

Who wins this one?

Summary

KPL games hosted by Bandari: Total-10; Bandari wins (4), City Stars wins (2), Draws (4)

1-Nov-08, Bandari vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
26-Jul-09, Bandari vs City Stars, 1-2 (W)
20-Mar-11, Bandari vs City Stars, 4-1 (L)
10-Mar-13, Bandari vs City Stars, 2-2 (D)
23-Aug-14, Bandari vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
3-Oct-15, Bandari vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
24-Sep-16, Bandari vs City Stars, 1-3 (W)
04-Jul-21, Bandari vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
17-Mar-22, Bandari vs City Stars, 1-0 (L)
29-Jan-23, Bandari vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
10-Feb-24, Bandari vs City Stars, ??

10 Feb 2024
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Midfielder Abuyeka Kubasu during a past City Stars training session

Abuyeka Kubasu returns for Bandari show

February 10, 2024

After three months out, mdfielder Abuyeka Kubasu is back in the Nairobi City Stars squad ahead of an away trip to face Bandari in Mbaraki on Saturday 10 February, 2024 starting at 3 p.m.

Abu, as he is popularly known, has been out since matchday seven against Shabana in October 2023

He is one of two changes made to the squad that held Shabana to a 0-0 draw last weekend in Machakos.

He is joined by flyer Gilbert Abala who last made the squad against FC Talanta in early January in Ruaraka.

The two replace Newton Ochieng who is suspended and Brian Mzee who has been rested.

Japanese forward Yuto Kusaba and left-footed Rogers Obusu Wasega, who first made the squad against Shabana both maintained their places in the team.

Squad to face Bandari

Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro,

Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 24. Rogers Obusu, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino,  31. Abuyeka Kubasu

Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 22. Samuel Kapen, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 27. Gilbert Abala,

Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 8. Calvin Masawa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 12. Edwin Buliba, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 23. Julius Ombacho, 25. Brian Mzee,

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

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